The Distillery will be closed between 23rd and 28th December. Orders made between these dates will be shipped 29th / 30th December.

Refills can be purchased at Downton Brewery, Dark Revolution Brewery (Old Sarum Airfield), Healthy Living (Devizes) & Regent Tailoring in Salisbury.

Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs

Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.

Spirit of the Wiltshire Downs

Rooted in the Wiltshire Downs, Crafted for the Curious.

FUN FACT

THE MARTINI

During the Prohibition era in the United States, the Martini gained popularity due to its strong flavour and ability to mask the taste of bootlegged alcohol. It became the iconic symbol of rebellion and sophistication.

  • The Insomniac Martini | Vodka Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    The Insomniac Martini | Vodka Cocktail

    The Insomniac sits apart from the Espresso Martini. It keeps the coffee base but adds richness, creaminess and a clear nutty depth from our hazelnut vodka or Nocino. The sweetness...

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  • Chocolate Martini | Vodka Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    Chocolate Martini | Vodka Cocktail

    Easter is the ideal moment to showcase the Chocolate Martini. Chocolate and alcohol have been paired since ancient Central America and the drink gained fame in 1955 when Rock Hudson...

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  • Vesper Martini | Gin & Vodka Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    Vesper Martini | Gin & Vodka Cocktail

    The Vesper Martini is a classic cocktail created by Ian Fleming in his 1953 novel Casino Royale. Made famous by James Bond, it combines gin and vodka with Lillet, an...

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  • Queen's Platinum Jubilee Martini | Gin Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    Queen's Platinum Jubilee Martini | Gin Cocktail

    This Martini places puts great gin front and centre. Originating in the 1930s, it replaces dry vermouth with Dubonnet, a sweet, herb infused French aperitif created in 1846. Favoured by...

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  • Samphire Martini | Gin Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    Samphire Martini | Gin Cocktail

    The Samphire Martini is a fresh, savoury twist on the classic dirty martini. We replace olive brine with seasonal UK samphire, infused into Explorer’s Gin for a clean coastal salinity...

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  • Left Bank Martini | Gin Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    Left Bank Martini | Gin Cocktail

    The Left Bank Martini is a refined, aromatic take on the classic. Gin meets a softer, wine led aperitif for balance and elegance, delivering a smooth, composed martini with Parisian...

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  • The Breakfast Martini | Gin Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    The Breakfast Martini | Gin Cocktail

    The Breakfast Martini is a modern classic made with Downton Distillery gin. Bright citrus leads, balanced by orange marmalade and a clean, dry structure. Fresh, lively, and precise, it delivers...

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  • Dirty Martini | Gin Cocktail - Downton Distillery UK

    Dirty Martini | Gin Cocktail

    The Dirty Martini at Downton Distillery celebrates a cocktail classic. Gin and vermouth meet savoury depth, rooted in New York history and modern gin revival.

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